Metalmad Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) Thank you Jim ! The red really pops when in the sunlight and the red metal flake is a nail polish and the color is called Holla At Me. Rob I used a 2K Clear that I purchased at my local Auto Paint Store. Edited June 5, 2018 by Metalmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Really nice build, I like the way everything is coming together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Thank You Paul ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) I have been looking for something to replicate the air cleaner element so wife needed to go to Joann's I tagged along to take a look at what I might find and I came across a package of different sized and colored ribbon for $3.47 that worked out nicely. Edited June 5, 2018 by Metalmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) A little teaser to see how the Ranch Wagon will look when finished but I still need to work on getting the brake calipers finished and I also need to adjust the engine some what to get it sitting better in the chassie. Edited June 8, 2018 by Metalmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Good God that is just way cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 Thank You Gene ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) Was able to get a bit of bench time in on the brake calipers which I have basically the shape of all four that have been scratch built so next will try my best to shape them one at time to replicate a brake caliper. Edited June 11, 2018 by Metalmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 I have started shaping the brake calipers this evening and so far everything is going as planned so here is what I have so far which I have pictured one that I started that's on the left and one that hasn't been touched yet is on the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) I have finished shaping all the brake calipers this evening so next up will be to start scratch building the caliper mounts for the front spindles and rear axles then map out the location to run the brake lines. Edited June 19, 2018 by Metalmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 I have basically finished up the brake calipers which I added a little detail to simulate the caliper pistons and I have also finished up with getting them all painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) Been moving quit slowly on the Wagon but here is a small update on her which I decided to tone down the center of the wheels so I shot a few coats of black clear on them which will give it some contrast to the aluminum sleeves. I also have scratch built two centering pieces for the carbs so the scratch built air cleaner would sit secure on top of the carbs. Edited July 14, 2018 by Metalmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) Started working on scratch h building the rear coil overs so I have used hollow styrene sorry I do not have the sizes I used and I also punched out some round flat pieces for ends that will hold the wire in place.I also have attached the upper mounting eyelit so next will be to address the bottom of the coil. Edited July 16, 2018 by Metalmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 I have finished up the rear coils and this was also my first attempt at scratch building a set of coils so here they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) A small update and which is I have Installed the dome light to the roof and I have also scratch built mounting brackets for the rear brake calipers . Next will be to mock up the fuel line from the gas tank up to the front fire wall and also attach the rear scratch built brake line tee to the rear differential and also mock up the brake line Edited July 30, 2018 by Metalmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) Small update and pictures coming soon . I have installed the fuel tank and fuel line to the fuel tank and I have started to run the fuel line from the gas tank to the firewall and I have also added a inline fuel filter. I also have installed the rear brake lines and tee fitting to the rear axle and have ran the brake lines to the rear brake calipers so next I will be running the rear brake line along the frame rail then up to the firewall. Edited August 29, 2018 by Metalmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I haven't looked in on this build in a loooooong time but I should've been all along. I really like the air filter element idea and may be going to Joanne's myself to cash in on it. Very good progress. Looks like I'll be following along on this one so I can remember to check the progress more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 Thank you Joe ! I just have to warn you that when I'm building it goes very slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 16 minutes ago, Metalmad said: Thank you Joe ! I just have to warn you that when I'm building it goes very slow. That's good! We're on the same page then. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) It's been awhile but I have been working on getting the Ranch Wagon finished so here is a small update on her. I have finished scratch building all the brake line junctions the fuel rail & fuel line to the carbs, fuel line from gas tank to fuel rail & scratch built in line fuel filter , battery cables with the battery cable ends & cables mounted to battery, rear brake lines mounted to rear differential & brake lines to rear brake calipers, rear scratch built coil over shocks installed & scratch built aluminum drive shaft . s Edited October 14, 2018 by Metalmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Here is a few pictures of the scratch built brake line junctions & the battery with the cables installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 A really fun build to follow along with! Very nice color combo. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Very cool project, I'm diggin' it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 Thank you Rusty and Dennis ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geewhiz Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I love your detail work! Very nice, clean work, great color choices! I love the headliner. Did you use embossing powder??? ???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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